Occupational Therapist

The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHSFT; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cancer care provider in Liverpool is seeking a motivated Occupational Therapist to join their Allied Health Professionals team. The role involves supporting oncology patients by conducting assessments, developing treatment plans, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Candidates must have a relevant degree and HCPC registration, along with experience in physical health conditions. Competitive salary and commitment to flexible working are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience working with patients with physical health conditions.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of Occupational Therapy process within Oncology.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop treatment plans.
• Assess environmental risks and prescribe adaptive equipment.
• Represent the team in Multidisciplinary meetings.

Skills

Patient assessment

Adaptive equipment knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

Degree OR Diploma in Occupational Therapy

Registration with Health and Care Professions Council

Job description

Right to work: We actively promote diversity and inclusion. This role may be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route. We recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. Visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

Due to internal promotion, we have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated Occupational Therapist to join our innovative and forward thinking team of Allied Health Professionals at Clatterbridge Cancer Centre.

As one of the UKs leading Cancer Centres, we provide highly specialist cancer care to a population of over 2.7 million people across Cheshire and Merseyside, and surrounding areas including North Wales and the Isle of Man.

We are seeking a suitably experienced Occupational Therapist who demonstrates our Trust values of being: Kind, Empowered, Inclusive and Responsible. You will have a varied and diverse caseload, supporting our Oncology patients to live well, with and beyond Cancer diagnosis and treatment.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will be supported by our wider Occupational Therapy team, consisting of 2.5 Band 7s, 2.5 Band 6s, plus Therapy Assistants who work across our OT and Physiotherapy teams.

Clatterbridge Cancer Centre is committed to flexible ways of working that balance the needs of our patients and our staff. The successful candidate will be based at our Liverpool site, which was newly opened in 2020 and provides a modern work environment

Our Band 6 Occupational Therapists are crucial members of the team, providing high quality, evidence based Occupational Therapy interventions for people living with Cancer. Duties may include:

• Conducting comprehensive Occupational Therapy assessments such as baseline assessments, functional assessments, cognitive assessments
• Developing and implementing individualised and holistic treatment plans in conjunction with patients
• Assessing environmental risks and prescription of equipment and adaptations to support patients to live well at home
• Taking a key role in organising and facilitating discharge planning
• Representing the Occupational Therapy team in Multidisciplinary team meetings and Boardrounds
• Promoting the OT role through training of the wider Multidisciplinary team
• Maintaining a high standard of clinical record keeping in accordance with HCPC guidelines
• Adhering to local and national guidelines and protocols

About us

The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's leading cancer centres providing highly specialist cancer care to a population of 2.4m people across Cheshire and Merseyside, and the surrounding areas, including North Wales and the Isle of Man.

Our vision is to not only maintain this level of commitment to excellence but to work with our academic and healthcare partners across the region to ensure care, treatment and patient outcomes continuously improve in the future. We are very proud of all our expert and loyal staff and we welcome people who share the collective aim of delivering excellence in everything that we do.

Our values represent who we are and what we believe in. They define how we act to deliver the best possible care for our patients and shape The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre as a great place to work.

We are -

• Kind
• Empowered
• Responsible
• Inclusive

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details about this exciting role on offer at The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre.

Qualifications

• Degree OR Diploma in Occupational Therapy
• Registration with Health and Care Professions Council
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Knowledge and Expertise

• Proven experience of working with patients with physical health conditions
• Ability to conduct and analyse standardised and non standardised assessment tools with Occupational Therapy
• Ability to assess for and prescribe or advise on adaptive equipment, assistive devices, and wheelchairs
• Ability to work autonomously
• Awareness of occupational therapy equipment and clinical reason(s) for use
• Knowledge, understanding and application of Occupational Therapy process within the field of Oncology
• Knowledge of orthotics and/or splinting principles and availability to prevent deformity and manage pain and function
• Experience working in outpatients setting

Experience

• Varied post registration clinical experience working with patients with physical health conditions
• Experience in supervision / mentoring of junior staff, assistants and students
• Oncology and/or palliative care experience
• Experience of acute inpatient care of people experiencing neurological or orthopaedic deficits
• Participation in audit
• Experience working with a varied MDT

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre - Liverpool